Three impactful Women to Watch of the industry

In the world of print, packaging, and publishing, three remarkable women—Priyanka Rathi, Kaveri Satija, and Tania Hansoti—are not just leading their respective fields but are actively shaping the future.

Chandigarh-based Kaveri Satija, the Young Business Leader from Janvi Arts, has revolutionised flexographic printing through an unwavering commitment to technical excellence. She instilled a "flexo-first mindset" in her team, emphasizing precision with a rigorous 35-point quality checklist. Kaveri Satija navigated the challenging investment in a new CDI imaging system, akin to "changing the wheels of a car while it’s still racing down the highway," by relying on extensive simulations. Her service-led approach ensures client loyalty with responsive, often overnight, plate delivery. Kaveri's advice to young professionals: driving change isn't about grand gestures, but the courage to start and the resilience to "keep showing up, keep trying."

New Delhi-based Priyanka Rathi, honoured as Mentor of the Year, believes in demystifying the industry for young women. As head of marketing communications at Holostik India, she champions visibility for female leaders and advocates for structured pathways like internships to showcase the sector's diverse impact. Her secret? Using digital media as a "conversation engine," blending data with storytelling to build trust. Priyanka Rathi's leadership cultivates ownership, continuous learning, and a culture that celebrates even the smallest victories, embodying her mantra: "When you reach the top, remember to send the elevator back down for others."

Ahmedabad-based Tania Hansoti, recognised for Execution Excellence, seamlessly transitioned from a structured MNC to a family-owned packaging business, S Kumar Multiproducts. She introduced process-driven systems, sustainability initiatives, and talent programs that significantly bolstered operations and culture. Tania Hansoti implemented SOPs and ERP adoption, measuring success through tangible KPIs like reduced turnaround times and improved material usage. Her strategic phasing of sustainability initiatives, including solar power and LED adoption, ensured continuity while delivering measurable returns. Beyond internal improvements, Tania Hansoti leveraged social media with her #LabelLearning series, establishing the company as a knowledge resource and generating new leads. She also strengthened company culture through recognition programs like the ExtraPunch award and structured internships, fostering motivation and grooming future leaders.

These three women, each a trailblazer in her own right, exemplify resilience, innovation, and impact, proving that the future of print and packaging is bright, shaped by their transformative leadership.

Ashish Bhushan, as the new country head of Haymarket Media India, said, "This is the third edition of PrintWeek's Women to Watch Awards, and it’s great being part of a growing community of women in print and packaging and publishing. It shows our industry has space for creativity, diversity, and strong women voices."

"We hope this reflects a broader transformation within the sector, and hope your win will help inspire more young women to consider a future in print-packaging-publishing,"  Bhushan said.

The third annual PrintWeek Women to Watch Awards, powered by Bindwel and co-powered by Siegwerk India, has celebrated the extraordinary women shaping India’s printing, packaging and publishing industries. 

This year, there have been eleven Women to Watch winners. Watch the video here.